Authors : Izwan Rashid, Syuhaida Ismail and Zainai Mohamed
Abstract: Considering the complexity of a construction project, it is important to implement a systematic approach in selecting contractors, since, contractors are the one who is going to undertake critical project activities and has significant impact on project performance. Hence, to ensure that projects performance is not being put at risk, only capable contractors with critical success criteria should be selected without compromising project’s outcome. This study is aimed to investigate the contractor selection criteria that should be used during the bid assessment process. Through a comprehensive literature review involving content analysis of various sources related to contractor selection criteria in construction projects around the globe, a total of 43 selection criteria divided into seven categories were identified. The result of this study is hoped to become a standardised reference in selecting contractor for construction projects apart from solely depending on contractor’s offered price.
Izwan Rashid, Syuhaida Ismail and Zainai Mohamed, 2017. Contractor Selection Criteria for Construction Projects. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 12: 7325-7331.